At Pascha Chocolate we think there is nothing more fun than gathering a group of people together to enjoy pairing our VEGAN chocolates with some of your favorite libations.

An IPA & Pascha Chocolate Pairing is a total sensory experience coupled with culture, community and more.

Not to mention hosting & planning an IPA & Pascha Chocolate pairing is a delightful experience, combining the bold flavors of craft beer with the rich, complex tastes of Pascha Organic, Vegan Chocolates.

Choose Guest List:

• The best part of a pairing beyond the taste is that it is a totally fun sensory experience where community and sharing sit at the core. Choose the guest list with this in mind.
• We suggest the following for your guest list: singles of no more than 10 and, if coupled, up to 10 couples maximum (20 people). This will help keep things manageable and create the space for all to share freely without time constraints.

Choose the IPAs:

• Choose a variety of IPAs with different flavor profiles.
• We recommend that you pair 4-6 IPAs with Pascha Chocolates.
• Consider classic American IPAs, hazy IPAs, and double IPAs.
• Look for beers with distinct hop characteristics, as they will pair well with chocolate.

Choose the Pascha Chocolates:

We recommend you choose a variety of Pascha Chocolates with different cocoa percentages and flavor profiles for each pairing. This will keep your senses fully engaged and create a really rich pairing experience.

Pairing Principles with Pascha Chocolate:

When pairing chocolate and IPA, aim for complementary or contrasting flavors. For example, a hoppy IPA can enhance the bitterness of dark chocolate, while a sweeter IPA can balance the bitterness with its maltiness. These are the types of considerations for creating the optimal pairing.

Pairing Combinations:

Here are some suggested pairings to get you started:

• Pascha Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) with a classic American IPA
• Pascha No-Milk Chocolate with a hazy IPA
• Pascha White Chocolate with a fruit-forward IPA

Presentation:

• Download our FREE PDF Presentation Board to use for your party.
• Consider arranging the chocolates and IPAs on a serving platter or board.
• However you choose to present, be sure to label each chocolate and beer to make it easy for guests to identify the pairings.

Tasting Notes:

• Provide guests with tasting notes sheets by downloading our FREE templates.
• This will work for each beer and chocolate pairing.
• Encourage guests to take notes and share their thoughts on the combinations.

Pairing Experience:

• Download our FREE PDF with pairing steps and suggestions.
• Encourage guests to take a bite of chocolate and then a sip of beer to experience how the flavors interact.
• Discuss the pairings and encourage guests to share their favorite combinations, memories they recall and any cultural references it brings forth.
• The entire experience should take about 60 to 90 minutes.

Additional Pairings:

Offer palate cleansers to guests, such as water or plain crackers, to refresh the palate between tastings.

Have Fun!

Hosting a Pascha Chocolate and IPA pairing is as much about planning the experience as it is about the flavors. Enjoy the event and the opportunity to explore new taste combinations! Best part is that the combinations are endless for many IPA & Pascha Chocolate Parings with friends and family.

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos of your hosted pairings. It warms our hearts to see them. #paschachocolatepairings #paschachocolate